The News - Sunday, 12 January 2025

BBC News

LA firefighters battle to contain monster inferno as death toll rises

The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.

Police officer dies in North Yorkshire collision

PC Rosie Prior, who joined the force two years ago, was struck while helping at the scene of an earlier collision.

'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'

Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.

'My partner hid and secretly waved off my ship': LGBT veteran monument revealed

LGBT veterans forced out of the military look to the future, 25 years on from the ban being repealed.

Eric Morecambe's trademark glasses sell for £20,000

Memorabilia and everyday items from Morecambe's home were sold following the death of his widow, Joan.

Special counsel Jack Smith who investigated Trump quits

Jack Smith's exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man

A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.

Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

'Labour critics circle' Reeves and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

'Being good looking isn't enough': Can Love Island still make you rich?

As Love Island All Stars returns, we find out if reality stars can still have a lucrative social media career.

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

The star player hoping to turn millions of TikTok followers into rugby fans

The US athlete and social media star helped attract record crowds as she made her English rugby debut.

Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

'I fought for years to correct my dad's death certificate - but still haven't buried him'

Families tell of their lost loved ones as a new film stirs up memories of Brazil under military rule.

'My father should die in prison', daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC

Caroline Darian has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual violence in the wake of her mother's trial.

Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act

In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is "no real movement" within government on online safety.

Your pictures on the theme of 'agriculture'

A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of agriculture.

Girl with severe allergies has to try new food outside A&E

Seren suffered her first anaphylactic shock at six months old and has needed her EpiPen six times.

Nostalgia and passion fuel young couple running old-school photo lab

Fabriccio and Lucía run the only fully equipped film lab in Central America

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms

Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

'Trump is welcome to visit Greenland - but that's it'

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

Space junk metal ring baffles residents and sparks concern

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Body of missing man found at landfill site

The family of Cumali Turhan, who went missing in November, are told his body has been found.

'Being good looking isn't enough': Can Love Island still make you rich?

As Love Island All Stars returns, we find out if reality stars can still have a lucrative social media career.

Peak District roads shut due to 'selfish' parking

Some cars will be towed away by Derbyshire Police while other drivers face fines.

Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

The Wanted's Max George 'wrote will from hospital'

The singer said he thought he was "going to die" before surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.

Three murder charges over boy's bus station death

Three people are charged with murder over Thomas Taylor death near a bus station, say police.

Agony on West Las Flores: LA inferno razes entire street

Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.

Watch: Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

Meet the man who sings as Robbie Williams in Better Man

Adam Tucker counts Pink, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron among his fans even if they don't know it.

'I was prescribed surfing to help my depression'

Laura Truelove has seen a huge increase in the number of women taking up surfing in recent years.

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas.

'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'

Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

Girl's allergies so severe she tries new food outside hospital

Seren suffered her first anaphylactic shock at six months old and has needed her EpiPen six times.

Female staff member stabbed in hospital A&E

A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Eric Morecambe's trademark glasses sell for £20,000

Other items which went under the hammer includes Charlie his ventriloquist dummy, selling for £6,200.

Child's World War Two memoir found on door panel after almost 80 years

It details how a lack of power, the cold winter, and food rationing were creating struggles.

Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge

Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.

London mayor warned over swimmable rivers pledge

The Thames is tidal for most of its course through London, only becoming non-tidal at Teddington Lock.

'My partner hid and secretly waved off my ship': LGBT veteran monument revealed

LGBT veterans forced out of the military look to the future, 25 years on from the ban being repealed.

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.

Bournemouth Echo

Sinclair C5 celebrated with group ride along Bournemouth seafront

Fans of the Sinclair C5 celebrated the famous electric tricycle's 40th anniversary with a group ride along the seafront.

Pub told it's in need of "major improvement" by hygiene inspectors

A handful of pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.

Job losses and maximum rise in council tax expected

Dorset Council taxpayers face a maximum increase in their bills from April – with a likely loss of jobs at County Hall.

Pub with history dating back to 1673 described as "hidden gem"

A pub in Christchurch that has history dating back to 1673 is the Daily Echo's Pub of The Week.

Diggers carry out important environmental work on heath

Important environmental work on Canford Heath has begun.

Hospital raises more than £300k in parking fees

Dorset County Hospital made hundreds of thousands of pounds in car parking charges in 2023-24, new figures show.

Dorset winner scoops £100,000 in Premium Bonds draw

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 55 lucky winners in Dorset scooping up a combined prize total of £710,000 for high value prizes only.

Meet the eight-year-old with dreams of becoming next go-karting sensation

A boy from Bournemouth has found his passion in racing world.

Army veteran takes on Sahara's toughest footrace for military charity

Philip James Carpenter served his country for seven years before moving into a finance role and settling down with his daughter Ava, 16 in Christchfurch.

Four Italian restaurants to offer 99p meals on most depressing day of year

Four restaurants are to offer pizza and pasta dishes for 99p on the most depressing day of the year.

Six out of seven stolen puppies found - as search for final one continues

ANOTHER stolen puppy has been found after seven were taken from their owner. 

Discover a 1,000 year old oak tree on this Dorset walk

This Dorset walk in the Gillingham and Blackmore Vale area takes in a 1,000 year old oak tree

Historic home of famed poet on market for £2.75 million - take a look inside

The former home of English poet and polymath William Barnes has gone on the market

New plans for hydroelectric scheme to power business park

PERMISSION is being sought to retain a hydroelectric scheme, with improved landscaping, to power a small Dorset business park.

Road to close for three days

A three-day road closure has been arranged to allow works to safely take place

'Children are more important than cycle lanes'

While BCP Council is on the verge insolvency, on the other hand they wasting millions on underused, unwanted cycle infrastructure and money which they assert cannot be used for urgent priorities like SEND children.

Pub with 'rustic delight' named as the best in Dorset

The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers has been named as the best pub in Dorset according to The Telegraph

Subscription calculator shows where to cut back and save hundreds

Whether it's Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, Disney+ or services such as meal prep services, many of us have too many subscriptions

Formula 1

IN NUMBERS: How Verstappen’s team mates fared against him with Lawson the latest to step up

Having achieved four world championships, 63 wins, 112 podiums and 40 pole positions during his 10 years in Formula 1 so far, Max Verstappen has ensconced himself amongst the most successful drivers in the sport’s history – which could make the prospect of becoming his team mate a slightly daunting one.

Laffgaff

What color do you get when you mix red and yellow?

Yellow.

Floating Dock

What keeps a dock floating above water? Pier pressure.

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